FRASER RIVER CULTURAL STURGEON FISHING PACKAGE

3 DAY MID-WEEK

CANCELLED CHILLIWACK POW-wOW

Group Tour Package

FRASER RIVER CULTURAL STURGEON FISHING PACKAGE

3 DAY MID-WEEK

$618 per person

2008 Mid-week, May 13th – 15th to October 14th - 16th

limited tour size of 30

The package showcases the World Heritage Site of Xa:ytem, the legendary Sasquatch pictograph tour plus prize sturgeon fishing on the magnificent Fraser River and now the Harrison Hot Springs Resort.   A true Sto:lo welcome is a high-light with visitors while they learn and participate in cultural traditions and spirituality.

• Located 100 km east of Vancouver, BC, along both sides of the Fraser River on an ancient flood plane is the Sto:lo traditional territory.  This group tour package explores nature and culture along the shore of the Fraser River at a world class fishing lodge and provides a vibrant environment for replenishment . 

• The area showcases both an archeological paradise and a spectacular natural environment.  The guided tour promotes cultural sharing and eco-based marine explorations

Tour Highlights

• Sweatlodge Ceremony
• National Historic Archeology Site, Hatzic, BC
• Sasquatch Tour, Harrison Hot Springs,, Harrison Lake, BC
• Sturgeon Fishing, Fraser River, Agassiz, BC
• 2  nights accommodations on The Fraser River
• traditional salmon barbecue
• swim at the hot springs

 $6I8 per person based on double/triple occupancy plus taxes

Limited tour size of 30

 Price includes.

The Price includes the exclusive use of the Fraser River Fishing Lodge & outpost Lodge for 2 nights.  There are transportation arrangements to and from Harrison Hot Springs.  The lodge is state of the art and features a stunning native theme of stone, wood and fire. There’s a large games room and a 3000 sq ft deck with views of mount Cheam, the Fraser River & Roaming bison.

• All gourmet meals & coffee breaks, including traditional salmon dinner. 6 meals: 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts; 2 dinners.
• Fishing Lodge Accommodation in 12 rooms (double & triple occupancy)
• Bus transportation to and from hotel and venue

• Select sightseeing, activities, and admissions, as described.
• Tour planner
• Not included - any items not listed such as but not limited to 6% Goods & Services Tax; meals (other than listed): gratuities; personal expenses

iTINERARY:

Includes Transfers to and from Fraser River fishing Lodge and Harrison Hot Springs Resort

Day 1 – Hatzic, BC / Harrison Hot Springs, BC / Agassiz, BC

Tuesday May 13,2008

The Independent Travel Tour begins at the Xa:ytem Interpretive Centre in Mission,  renowned for having a 9,000 year old village and sacred transformer  site.   Next is Harrison Hot Springs for a 2 hour riverboat cultural guided tour on Harrison Lake to visit the pictographs of the mythical Sasquatch.  Check-in at the Lodge is 3:00 pm with a welcome dinner and a facilitated Talking Stick teaming session.  Overnightis Fishing Lodge.

Day 2–Agassiz, BC

Wednesday  May 14 2008

Breakfast is served in the dining room & the group can experience some great sturgeon fishing for a ½ day.   Four hours is reserved for personal time.  A Sweatlodge Ceremony will be ran in the afternoon and a traditional salmon barbecue feast to end the evening ceremonies. Overnight - Fishing Lodge

Day 3–Agassiz, BC

Thursday May 15 2008

A Light Breakfast and a morning swim and sightseeing at Harrison Hot Springs. A closing ceremony on the tour and,  Mid-morning brunch and check-out  Remainder of day at leisure

Customize:

CUSTOMIZE YOUR HOLIDAY – Talking Totem Tours Consultants can add extra days, activities, and other options to your itinerary.  Prices vary.

PRE- AND POST-TOUR ADD-ONS:

Lower Mainland, Squamish, Whistler, Vancouver Island, the Pacific Northwest

FULL-SERVICE CONVENIENCE: your Talking Totem Tours Consultant can arrange Amtrak and flights.

Information:

• Sto:lo Nation (Stah-low, like Follow, with the O drawn out)
• Xa:ytem (the only sacred site that is open to the public)

 Request this package at top of this page and call 1.877.886.0166 for more information

CANCELLED:

Chilliwack Pow Wow

2008 Departure Dates:
April 18th & 19th please call for festival dates

Departs From: Varies- Chilliwack / Harrison

Number of Guests: Maximum 20 guest

2008 Net Rates per person:

Two Day Group Package Cost Per Person:

The 16th Annual Chilliwack Pow Wow attracts 15,000 champions from all across Canada and the United States. Watch the Championship dancers as they dance their heart out for four grueling 7 - 12 hour sessions. Listen to the music provided by some of Americas best Drum Groups, where style, grace and unmatched singing capabilities will be pitted against the best of the best in this competition.

The Pow Wow has great selections of Native arts and crafts and traditional food from the northwest coast. Enjoy a feast of bannock and fish and rumor has it, there is a possibility of the Indian Ice cream returning this year.

The vision of this Pow Wow came from a group of First Nations high-school students who wanted to share their important culture and show the value of their traditions to the other students. The Pow Wow has attracted over 80,000 people, since the first one these students planned, in their high-school gymnasium 16 years ago.

The Master of Ceremonies will announce who is to dance, and when. Be aware that someone standing behind you may not be able to see over you, so make room, step aside, sit, or kneel if someone is behind you. Show respect to the flag and honor songs by standing during "Special" songs and continue to stand quietly until the song is completed.  Remove all hats while attending.

Respect the traditions and if at any time you are uncertain of procedure or etiquette, please check with the MC, Arena Director, or Head Singer. They will be glad to help you with your questions.

If taking pictures, asked the dancer first. Remember common courtesy and ask permission.  This is even more important when the dancers are “off” the floor, as this is their own time and space. Group photographs are usually alright to take, but ask the committee first.